Gastrodia elata processing device for medicinal material processing
The drive mechanism automatically flips the gastrodia slices by driving the turning mechanism, which solves the problem of uneven hot air in traditional drying devices, and achieves uniform heating and efficient drying of gastrodia slices, thereby improving the quality of medicinal materials and production efficiency.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520672839.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-10
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-06
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-04-10
AI Technical Summary
Traditional gastrodia elata drying equipment uses a static stacking method, which obstructs the flow of hot air, resulting in uneven heating of the inner and outer layers, affecting the quality and efficacy of the medicinal material. In addition, manual turning is labor-intensive and inefficient, and cannot meet the needs of large-scale production.
The drive mechanism drives the turning mechanism to reciprocate and rotate, automatically turning the Gastrodia elata slices to ensure uniform contact with hot air. Combined with real-time monitoring by temperature and humidity sensors, it achieves automated turning and efficient drying.
This method achieves uniform heating of Gastrodia elata slices, improves the quality and efficacy of the medicinal material, reduces labor intensity, increases production efficiency, and meets the needs of large-scale production.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of medicinal material processing technology, specifically relating to a device for processing Gastrodia elata. Background Technology
[0002] Gastrodia elata is a precious traditional Chinese medicine with effects such as calming wind and stopping spasms, suppressing liver yang, and dispelling wind and unblocking meridians. The stability of its medicinal components is closely related to the processing technology. In the traditional processing of Gastrodia elata, the drying process is the key step that determines the quality of the processed slices, directly affecting the shelf life and stability of its medicinal components.
[0003] However, traditional drying equipment usually uses a static stacking method to process Gastrodia elata slices, which obstructs the flow of hot air between the material layers. This results in uneven heating of the inner and outer layers of Gastrodia elata stacked on the tray, affecting the quality and efficacy of the Gastrodia elata. To solve the problem of uneven heating, it is necessary to manually switch the equipment frequently to turn the Gastrodia elata slices over. However, this method has the disadvantages of high labor intensity and low efficiency, and cannot meet the needs of large-scale production. Utility Model Content
[0004] To overcome the limitations of traditional drying devices that typically employ static stacking to process Gastrodia elata slices, which obstructs hot air flow between material layers and results in uneven heating of the inner and outer layers of the Gastrodia elata on the tray, affecting its quality and efficacy, and to address the drawbacks of frequent manual switching to turn the slices (high labor intensity, low efficiency, and unsuitability for large-scale production), this invention provides a Gastrodia elata processing device. This device automatically turns the Gastrodia elata slices during drying by driving a turning mechanism that reciprocates while rotating itself. This ensures that hot air fully contacts the slices, resulting in uniform heating and preventing uneven heating between the inner and outer layers, thus improving the quality and efficacy of the Gastrodia elata. The device features automatic turning and efficient drying, eliminating the need for frequent manual switching, significantly reducing labor intensity, increasing efficiency, and meeting the demands of large-scale production.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model is implemented through the following technical solution: A processing device for Gastrodia elata (a type of orchid) mainly includes a base, a drying box, a heat preservation box, a placing tray, a drive mechanism, a turning mechanism, a drying mechanism, and a controller. The heat preservation box is installed on the base, and a door is hinged to the heat preservation box. The door is fastened to the heat preservation box by a latch. A drying box is set inside the heat preservation box. Multiple sets of horizontal support plates are equidistantly arranged along the vertical direction on the inner wall of the drying box. A placing tray is placed on the support plates. A cavity structure is formed between the drying box and the heat preservation box. Two sets of drive mechanisms are installed in the cavity. A turning mechanism that penetrates the inner wall of the drying box is horizontally installed between the drive mechanisms. The turning mechanism is located directly above the placing tray. The turning mechanism includes a rotating shaft, a turning rod, and teeth. The drive mechanism includes a wheel, rack, guide rod, lead screw, support block, and motor. The guide rod and lead screw are installed in the cavity between the drying chamber and the insulation chamber. The end of the lead screw passes through the insulation chamber and is connected to the motor installed on its outer wall. The motor is electrically connected to the controller installed on the outer wall of the insulation chamber. The support block is slidably installed on the guide rod and threadedly connected to the lead screw. A straight groove is opened on the side wall of the drying chamber. The end of the rotating shaft passes through the straight groove and is connected to the support block through a bearing. The rack is horizontally installed on the outer wall of the drying chamber. A gear that meshes with the rack is installed at one end of the rotating shaft. Multiple air inlets are evenly opened at the bottom of the insulation chamber, and an exhaust pipe is provided at the top. The drying mechanism is installed at the bottom of the insulation chamber and is electrically connected to the controller. Multiple exhaust holes are evenly opened at the top of the drying chamber.
[0006] The drying mechanism includes a protective cover, a serpentine heating element, a fan, and a filter screen. The protective cover is installed at the bottom of the insulated box. The fan and the serpentine heating element are both installed inside the protective cover. The fan is located at the bottom of the serpentine heating element. The serpentine heating element, the fan, and the controller are electrically connected. A filter screen for filtering impurities in the air is installed at the air inlet of the protective cover.
[0007] The flipping rod is made of flexible silicone material, and the surface of the flipping rod is coated with an anti-stick coating.
[0008] The bottom of the storage tray is a perforated mesh plate.
[0009] The drying oven is equipped with a temperature sensor and a humidity sensor that are electrically connected to the controller.
[0010] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0011] This invention uses a drive mechanism to drive a turning mechanism to reciprocate while simultaneously rotating it. This allows for automatic turning of the Gastrodia elata slices during the drying process, ensuring that hot air fully contacts the slices and that they are heated evenly. This avoids uneven heating between the inner and outer layers, thereby improving the quality and efficacy of the Gastrodia elata. The device features automatic turning and efficient drying, eliminating the need for frequent manual switching of the equipment, significantly reducing labor intensity, increasing work efficiency, and meeting the needs of large-scale production. Attached Figure Description
[0012] Figure 1 This is the isometric drawing of this utility model.
[0013] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the present invention.
[0014] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A magnified view of a portion of point A in the middle.
[0015] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the drive mechanism in its installation state.
[0016] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A magnified view of a section at point B.
[0017] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional cross-sectional view of the present invention.
[0018] Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the drying mechanism. Detailed Implementation
[0019] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and beneficial effects of this utility model clearer, the preferred embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, so as to facilitate the understanding of those skilled in the art.
[0020] This utility model discloses a processing device for Gastrodia elata in medicinal material processing. The device mainly includes a base 1, a drying chamber 2, a heat preservation chamber 3, a tray 4, a drive mechanism 5, a turning mechanism 6, a drying mechanism 7, and a controller 8. The heat preservation chamber 3 is mounted on the base 1, and a door 301 is hinged to the heat preservation chamber 3 and fastened to it by a latch. The drying chamber 2 is located inside the heat preservation chamber 3. Multiple sets of horizontal support plates 201 are equidistantly arranged along the vertical direction on the inner wall of the drying chamber 2. The tray 4 is placed on the support plates 201. A cavity structure is formed between the drying chamber 2 and the heat preservation chamber 3. Two sets of drive mechanisms 5 are installed in the cavity. A turning mechanism 6, penetrating the inner wall of the drying chamber 2, is horizontally installed between the drive mechanisms 5 and is located directly above the tray 4. The turning mechanism 6 includes a rotating shaft 601, a turning rod 602, a gear 603, and a rack 604. The drive mechanism 5 includes... The equipment includes a guide rod 501, a lead screw 502, a support block 503, and a motor 504. The guide rod 501 and the lead screw 502 are installed in the cavity between the drying chamber 2 and the insulation chamber 3. The end of the lead screw 502 passes through the insulation chamber 3 and is connected to the motor 504 installed on its outer wall. The motor 504 is electrically connected to the controller 8 installed on the outer wall of the insulation chamber 3. The support block 503 is slidably installed on the guide rod 501 and threadedly connected to the lead screw 502. A straight groove 202 is opened on the side wall of the drying chamber 2. The end of the rotating shaft 601 passes through the straight groove 202 and is connected to the support block 503 through a bearing. A rack 604 is horizontally installed on the outer wall of the drying chamber 2. A gear 603 that meshes with the rack 604 is installed at one end of the rotating shaft 601. Multiple air inlets are evenly opened at the bottom of the insulation chamber 3, and an exhaust pipe 302 is provided at the top. The drying mechanism 7 is installed at the bottom of the insulation chamber 3 and is electrically connected to the controller 8. Multiple exhaust holes are evenly opened at the top of the drying chamber 2.
[0021] In use, open the door 301 of the insulated box 3, and evenly spread the soaked or steamed Gastrodia elata slices on each of the storage trays 4. Then close the door 301 and fasten the buckle. Set the drying temperature, turning frequency, and drying time parameters through the controller 8. Next, start the drying mechanism 7 through the controller 8, so that hot air enters the drying box 2 through the air inlet and passes through the ventilation holes at the bottom of the storage trays 4 from bottom to top, evenly spreading to each layer of Gastrodia elata slices. The moisture generated during the drying process is discharged through the exhaust vent at the top of the drying box 2 and the exhaust pipe 302 at the top of the insulated box 3. During the drying process, start the drying mechanism 7 through the controller 8. The motor 504 rotates in both directions and drives the lead screw 502 to rotate, causing the support block 503 to move horizontally along the guide rod 501. This drives the rotating shaft 601 to reciprocate within the straight groove 202 on the side wall of the drying chamber 2. Simultaneously, the gear 603 at the end of the rotating shaft 601 rolls along the rack 604, forcing the rotating shaft 601 to rotate synchronously. This drives the turning rod 602 to rotate on the placement tray 4, turning the gastrodia slices over so that the hot air can fully contact the surface and gaps of the gastrodia slices, solving the problem of uneven heating caused by accumulation. After drying, the chamber door 301 is opened, the placement tray 4 is taken out, and the dried gastrodia slices are collected.
[0022] The drying mechanism 7 includes a protective cover 701, a serpentine heating element 702, a fan 703, and a filter screen 704. The protective cover 701 is installed at the bottom of the insulation box 3. The fan 703 and the serpentine heating element 702 are both installed inside the protective cover 701, with the fan 703 located at the bottom of the serpentine heating element 702. The serpentine heating element 702 and the fan 703 are electrically connected to the controller 8. A filter screen 704 for filtering impurities in the air is installed at the air inlet of the protective cover 701. When the fan 703 is activated, outside air is drawn into the protective cover 701. The air is filtered by the filter screen 704 to remove impurities. The filtered air flows through the serpentine heating element 702 and is heated into hot air. Under the action of the fan 703, the hot air is sent into the drying box 2 to dry the Gastrodia elata slices. Through the action of the drying mechanism 7, the Gastrodia elata slices can be fully dried in a short time, thereby improving the processing efficiency and quality of Gastrodia elata.
[0023] The flipping rod 602 is made of flexible silicone material, and the surface of the flipping rod 602 is coated with an anti-stick coating. The flexible silicone material has a certain degree of elasticity, which can reduce damage to the gastrodia elata when flipping it, thereby ensuring the integrity and quality of the gastrodia elata. The anti-stick coating can reduce the adhesion between the flipping rod 602 and the gastrodia elata, preventing the gastrodia elata slices from sticking to the flipping rod 602 and ensuring the smooth progress of the flipping process.
[0024] The bottom of the tray 4 is a perforated plate; the perforated plate allows hot air to circulate better, so that the Gastrodia elata slices in the tray 4 can fully contact the hot air, thereby improving the drying efficiency.
[0025] The drying chamber 2 is equipped with a temperature sensor and a humidity sensor that are electrically connected to the controller 8. The temperature and humidity inside the drying chamber 2 are monitored in real time by the temperature sensor and humidity sensor, and the temperature and humidity data are transmitted to the controller 8. The data is compared with the preset temperature and humidity range, and the working state of the drying mechanism 7 can be adjusted in time to avoid over-drying or under-drying, thereby ensuring the drying quality.
[0026] Work process:
[0027] In use, open the door 301 of the insulated box 3, and evenly spread the sliced Gastrodia elata (after moistening or steaming) on each of the storage trays 4. Then close the door 301 and fasten the buckle. Set parameters such as drying temperature, turning frequency, and drying time through the controller 8. Next, start the fan 703 through the controller 8 to draw outside air into the protective cover 701. The air is filtered through the filter screen 704 to remove impurities. The filtered air flows through the serpentine heating tube 702 and is heated into hot air. The hot air is then heated by the fan 703. Under the action of the air inlet, the gas is sent into the drying chamber 2 through the air inlet and passes through the ventilation holes at the bottom of the tray 4 from bottom to top, and is evenly diffused to each layer of gastrodia slices. The moisture generated during the drying process is discharged through the exhaust vent at the top of the drying chamber 2 and the exhaust pipe 302 at the top of the insulation chamber 3. During the drying process, the controller 8 starts the motor 504 to rotate forward and reverse, and drives the lead screw 502 to rotate, so that the support block 503 moves horizontally along the guide rod 501, driving the rotating shaft 601 to reciprocate in the straight groove 202 on the side wall of the drying chamber 2. At the same time, The gear 603 at the end of the rotating shaft 601 rolls along the rack 604, forcing the rotating shaft 601 to rotate synchronously, thereby driving the turning rod 602 to rotate on the tray 4, turning the gastrodia slices over, so that the hot air can fully contact the surface and gaps of the gastrodia slices, solving the problem of uneven heating caused by accumulation; when the controller 8 detects that the moisture content of the gastrodia slices drops to 10%-12%, it automatically shuts down the drying mechanism 7 and the motor 504, and the operator opens the box door 301, takes out the tray 4, and collects the dried gastrodia slices.
[0028] Finally, it should be noted that the above preferred embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Although the utility model has been described in detail through the above preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that various changes can be made to it in form and detail without departing from the scope defined by the claims of this utility model.
Claims
1. A device for processing Gastrodia elata (a type of orchid) in medicinal material processing, characterized in that: The ginseng processing and processing device includes a base (1), a drying box (2), a heat preservation box (3), a storage tray (4), a driving mechanism (5), a turnover mechanism (6), a drying mechanism (7), and a controller (8). The heat preservation box (3) is installed on the base (1). The heat preservation box (3) is hingedly connected with a box door (301). The box door (301) is fastened to the heat preservation box (3) by means of buckles. The heat preservation box (3) is internally provided with the drying box (2). A plurality of groups of horizontal support plates (201) are equidistantly arranged on the inner wall of the drying box (2) along the vertical direction. The storage tray (4) is placed on the support plates (201). The drying box (2) and the heat preservation box (3) form a cavity structure. Two groups of driving mechanisms (5) are installed in the cavity. The driving mechanisms (5) are horizontally provided with a turnover mechanism (6) penetrating through the inner wall of the drying box (2). The turnover mechanism (6) is located directly above the storage tray (4).
2. The ginseng processing device according to claim 1, wherein: The turnover mechanism (6) includes a rotating shaft (601), a turnover rod (602), a gear (603), and a rack (604). The driving mechanism (5) includes a guide rod (501), a lead screw (502), a support block (503), and a motor (504). The guide rod (501) and the lead screw (502) are installed in the cavity between the drying box (2) and the heat preservation box (3). The end of the lead screw (502) penetrates through the heat preservation box (3) and is in transmission connection with the motor (504) installed on the outer wall thereof. The motor (504) is in electric connection with the controller (8) installed on the outer wall of the heat preservation box (3). The support block (503) is slidingly installed on the guide rod (501) and is in threaded connection with the lead screw (502). A straight slot (202) is formed in the side wall of the drying box (2). The end of the rotating shaft (601) penetrates through the straight slot (202) and is connected with the support block (503) through a bearing. The rack (604) is horizontally installed on the outer wall of the drying box (2). The rotating shaft (601) is provided at one end with the gear (603) engaged with the rack (604). A plurality of air inlet holes are uniformly formed in the bottom of the heat preservation box (3). An exhaust pipe (302) is arranged at the top of the heat preservation box (3). The drying mechanism (7) is installed at the bottom of the heat preservation box (3) and is in electric connection with the controller (8). A plurality of air outlet holes are uniformly formed in the top of the drying box (2).
3. The Gastrodia processing device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The drying mechanism (7) includes a protective cover (701), a serpentine electric heating pipe (702), a fan (703), and a filter screen (704). The protective cover (701) is installed at the bottom of the heat preservation box (3). The fan (703) and the serpentine electric heating pipe (702) are both installed in the protective cover (701). The fan (703) is located at the bottom of the serpentine electric heating pipe (702). The serpentine electric heating pipe (702) and the fan (703) are in electric connection with the controller (8). The filter screen (704) for filtering impurities in the air is installed at the air inlet of the protective cover (701).
4. The apparatus for processing Gastrodia elata for medicinal materials as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The turnover rod (602) is made of flexible silica gel material. The turnover rod (602) is provided with an anti-sticking coating on the surface thereof. The bottom of the storage tray (4) is a breathable mesh plate.
5. The processing device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The temperature sensor and the humidity sensor are electrically connected with the controller (8) and installed on the inner wall of the drying box (2).